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Order In The Court

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Queen City News Chief Legal Analyst Khalif Rhodes and anchor Brien Blakely go through the latest headlines revolving around court cases making local and national headlines.

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Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

War Crime Concerns Over Boat Strikes, Asylum Decisions Paused And 23XI Lawsuit In Charlotte 01.12.2025

Host Brien Blakley and Chief Legal Analyst Khalif Rhodes discuss the big legal topics this week including concerns of possible war crime violations over follow-up boat strikes against suspected narco boats. Plus, the President's decision to pause all asylum decisions after the deadly National Guard shooting. And the legal battle between 23XI and Nascar that could fundamentally reshape the spor...

TikToker Sued For Alleged Affair, Laken Riley Act, Transgender TSA Officer Lawsuit 12.11.2025

With the return of Chief Legal Analyst Khalif Rhodes, he and host Brien Blakely dig into three big legal topics this week. First, a TikTok influencer sued for an alleged affair with her manager. Plus, a judge using the Laken Riley Act to order the release of immigrants held by ICE. And a new lawsuit from a transgender TSA Officer saying they're being discriminated against for not being allowed...

ICE's Alleged Wrongful Detainment 29.09.2025

Host Brien Blakely and Chief Legal Analyst Khalif Rhodes talk about the new cases for the Supreme Court, limiting AI use for behavioral health in courtrooms, and a Cincinnati man's wrongful ICE detainment

Legal Change In Wake of Charlotte's Deadly Light Rail Stabbing 22.09.2025

Host Brien Blakely and Chief Legal Analyst Khalif Rhodes talk about a proposal dubbed "Iryna’s Law" and how this bill could possibly make changes in the wake of Charlotte's deadly light rail stabbing.

Freedom Of Speech Debate Over Charlie Kirk's Death 15.09.2025

Queen City News Chief Legal Analyst Khalif Rhodes and anchor Brien Blakely talk about lawsuits over airline fumes, doxxing concerns in the wake of the Charlie Kirk shooting and freedom of speech rock painting at Audrey Kell High School.

Is The Odor Of Marijuana Enough for Probable Cause? 08.09.2025

Queen City News Chief Legal Analyst Khalif Rhodes and anchor Brien Blakely talk about whether or not the smell of marijuana is enough for probable cause, Durham proclaiming itself as a 4th Amendment city, and the problems that come with representing yourself in court.

Streameast Shut Down, ICE Actions 04.09.2025

Queen City News Chief Legal Analyst Khalif Rhodes and anchor Brien Blakely take a closer look at the shutting of pirated sports streaming site Streameast and a number of stories concerning Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Raja Jackson Incident, Deadly U-Turn Crash, Deportation Fight 26.08.2025

Host Brien Blakely and Chief Legal Analyst Khalif Rhodes discuss the viral Raja Jackson incident in an amateur wrestling ring, fallout from a deadly U-Turn crash, and the growing deportation fight for Kilmer Abrego-Garcia.

Teacher "America First" Test, FTC vs. Media Matters, Eric André's Lawsuit 19.08.2025

Host Brien Blakely and Chief Legal Analyst Khalif Rhodes talk about a new "America First" test for teachers in Oklahoma, a judge's ruling involving the FTC and Media Matters, and comedian Eric André's alleged racial profiling lawsuit.

Same Sex Marriage Challenged, ICE Limitations 12.08.2025

Host Brian Blakely and Chief Legal Analyst Khalif Rhodes talk about same sex marriage laws, how far ICE can go, and liability for work-related accidents.

Arrests Ordered For TX Lawmakers, Jack Smith Investigation, Coldplay Affair Fallout 04.08.2025

Host Brien Blakely and Chief Legal Analyst Khalif Rhodes discuss the new developments in Texas as Gov. Greg Abbott orders the arrest of 57 House Democrats who fled to stop a gerrymandering change. Plus, a new possible investigation into Ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith, and the fallout from the viral Coldplay Concert Affair.

Abortion Case First and Pentagon Polygraph Tests 29.07.2025

Host Brien Blakely and Chief Legal Analyst Khalif Rhodes break down the new developments after a judge blocked a federal funding ban to Planned Parenthood and the White House ordering an end to polygraph tests to Pentagon staff.

The Man Who Helped Desegregate Schools - Remembering Civil Rights Attorney James Ferguson 22.07.2025

On this special episode of Order In The Court, Julian Sadur and Chief Legal Analyst Khalif Rhodes discuss the life and legacy of Charlotte Civil Rights Attorney James Ferguson. How his landmark case helped desegregate schools nationwide and his impact on those who want to follow in his footsteps. 

States Sue Over Education Funding, Mass Firings, Tesla "Autopilot" Lawsuit 15.07.2025

Host Brien Blakely and Chief Legal Analyst Khalif Rhodes talk about NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson's Edu. Dept. lawsuit, mass firings from the white house, and a new case involving Tesla's Autopilot feature. 

Texas Flood Lawsuits, Deportation, and CLTFC Fan Hurt 08.07.2025

Queen City News Anchor Brien Blakely and Chief Legal Analyst Khalif Rhodes discuss possible lawsuits resulting from the Texas floods, deportations and a CLTFC fan's injury at a game.

Diddy Trial Developments 01.07.2025

Host Brian Blakely and Chief Legal Analyst Khalif Rhodes talk about developments in the Diddy trial and the major rulings on the last day of the Supreme Court term.

Religious Rights Of Dreadlocks And Hot Car Angel 24.06.2025

Host Brien Blakely and Chief Legal Analyst Khalif Rhodes talk about a new challenge by a prisoner to keep his dreadlocks and the legal issues of a woman who helped a dog stuck in a hot car.

Wrongful Death Lawsuit, AI Ethics, Diddy Juror 16.06.2025

Host Brien Blakely and Chief Legal Analyst Khalif Rhodes discuss the wrongful death lawsuit against CMPD and the city of Charlotte, a judge hit with an ethics complaint over AI and Deepfakes, and a juror in the Diddy trial being dismissed.

Can The National Guard Be Used To Stop Protests? 09.06.2025

Host Brien Blakely and Chief Legal Analyst Khalif Rhodes break down the legal factors surrounding President Trump's use of the national guard to quell protests in Los Angeles. They also dig into the AP being allowed back into the White House and DOGE being given access to social security information by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Shirt Battle, Pregnancy Lawsuits, and Tariff Tussle 03.06.2025

Host Brien Blakely and Chief Legal Analyst Khalif Rhodes break down everything from a "gender" t-shirt battle, two women suing their employers over pregnancy firings, and a new fight over President Trump's tariffs. 

President Trump Targets Beyoncé, Springsteen for Political Rally Performance 26.05.2025

Host Brien Blakely and Chief Legal analyst Khalif Rhodes talk about President Trump calling for an investigation into claims performers were paid millions to appear at political rallies for Kamala Harris. What's fact, fiction, and how the POTUS is trying to target his former opponent.

Debate Over Pregnant, Brain-Dead Woman 22.05.2025

Host Brien Blakely and Chief Legal analyst Khalif Rhodes discuss the sensitive topic of a pregnant Georgia woman who has been declared brain dead but doctors say she must be kept alive because of the state's abortion laws.

Supreme Court Paves Way for White House to Strip Legal Protections 20.05.2025

Host Brien Blakely and Chief Legal Analyst Khalif Rhodes discuss the new Supreme Court decision to allow the Trump Administration to strip legal protections for 350,000 Venezuelans. How this could pave the way for a batch of deportations.

Woman Denied $83 Million Lottery Jackpot 14.05.2025

Host Brien Blakely and Chief Legal Analyst Khalif Rhodes discuss a controversial Texas decision to deny a woman's $83 million jackpot win after she bought the ticket from an online courier service.

Federal Trial for Sean "Diddy" Combs 12.05.2025

Host Brien Blakely and Chief Legal Analyst Khalif Rhodes break down the first day of testimonies in the trial for star Sean Combs. What's next and how the media will play a factor in this trial.

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